When you join a fraternity or sorority you are not only joining the local organization but a national or international organization. Many of these organizations have hundreds of chapters with total initiates in the hundreds of thousands. The underlying bond between each member of a national Greek organization is rooted in Greek traditions and rituals, and common core values. When given the opportunity of meeting a member from another chapter you instantly have a connection, these connections often lead to networking opportunities, job leads after college, and provide opportunities to connect in whatever community you live after college.